Abstract
John Doherty (1900-1980) was one of the most influential Irish musicians of the twentieth century. His music has had a lasting impact on Irish traditional music making around the globe. This paper traces the development of his setting of the canonical reel'Bonnie Kate'. Using transcription historical investigation Doherty's style is examined in comparison to his contemporaries.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-44 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Ulster Folklife |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 54 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |